5 Centavos – Costa Rica
Standard circulation coins
Context
Years: 1865–1875
Issuer: Costa Rica 
Period:
(1848—1948)
Currency:
(1863—1896)
Demonetization: 24 October 1896
Total mintage: 587,394
Material
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard110
Numista: #26375
Value
Bullion value: $2.62
Obverse
Inscription:
REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA
1870
1870
Translation:
REPUBLIC OF COSTA RICA
1870
1870
Script: Latin
Language: Spanish
Engraver: Guillermo Witting
Reverse
Inscription:
AMERICA CENTRAL
5 CS.
9 D. G. W.
5 CS.
9 D. G. W.
Translation:
Central America
5 Centavos
By the Grace of God, William
5 Centavos
By the Grace of God, William
Script: Latin
Engraver: Guillermo Witting
Edge
Categories
| Plant> Tree |
| Symbols> Coat of Arms |
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Casa Nacional de Moneda de Costa Rica | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1865 | — | 232,897 | ||
| 1869 | — | — | ||
| 1870 | — | — | ||
| 1871 | — | 27,289 | ||
| 1872 | — | — | ||
| 1875 | — | 327,208 |
⭐ Somewhat Rare